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Strengths: “The NOVA
COOP plan is comprehensive
yet concise, and is formatted in a
manner that is easy to read. The
amount of detail provided re-
garding vital records, systems,
and equipment is particularly
notable.”
General Comments: “The
NOVA COOP Team and Execu-
tive Leadership should be com-
mended for the excellent score
awarded in this assessment.
Their dedication to continuity
planning is evident in the level of
detail and thoroughness of their
COOP Plan. The NOVA plan
should serve as an example for
other community colleges
throughout the Common-
wealth.”
Continuity of Operations (COOP)
encompasses all plans and proce-
dures to ensure the college re-
mains safe and secure, even under
the most stressful circumstances.
The Virginia Department of Emer-
gency Management (VDEP) annu-
ally evaluates all Commonwealth
COOP plans. The assessment
addresses:
plans and concept of opera-
tions
arrangement of reports
documentation
scenarios
authority structures
training and exercises
VDEP’s assessment gave NOVA
high grades for its COOP plans
and programs: 129 points out of
129 --100%.
Virginia Department of Emergency Management Assesses NOVA Plans
O C T O B E R 2 0 1 1 P A G E 1
T O P I C S
Virginia Depart-
ment of Emergency
Management
Assessment of
NOVA Plans
Do You Know
About Identity
Theft?
Portable Fire
Extinguishers
Halloween Safety
Tips
Recent NOVA PD
Community
Outreach Events
S A F E T Y T I P S
B I C Y C L E
S A F E T Y
Always wear a
helmet.
Wear bright fluo-
rescent colors.
Avoid riding at
night, but if you
must, equip your
bicycle with head-
lights and tail lights
and wear reflective
clothing.
Be aware of traffic
around you.
Obey the rules of the
road. Bicyclists can
be ticketed for violat-
ing traffic laws.
“If You See Something,
Say Something”
Do You Know About Identity Theft? We it owe it to ourselves to make personal pro-
tection a priority. A threat of increasing severity
is identity theft. By becoming aware of this crime,
you can take steps to prevent it.
Social networking has taken the country by
storm and has significantly increased the risk of
identity theft. Consider the following:
More than 80% of college faculty are using
social media.
One in three teens sends more than 100
text messages a day / 3,000 a month.
There are 5 million Facebook users in the
United States who are under the age of 10.
67% of employees access sensitive work
related data outside of their offices.
If you have any questions
about the recent VDEM
assessment of NOVA, con-
tact the Director of Office
of Emergency Management
and Planning, Wflag-
As a result:
Incidents of identity theft increased by
11% from 2008 to 2009, altering the
lives of more than 11 million Americans.
13% of identity fraud crimes are
committed by someone the victim
knows.
The average identity theft victim
spends 21 hours and $373 out of
pocket resolving the crime.
Past editions of this newsletter have pre-
sented ways you can protect your identity. If
you need additional information, contact your
college police.
P A G E 2
Portable Fire Extinguisher Before using a fire extinguisher, be aware of the following guidelines:
A portable fire extinguisher can be a very effective tool in saving lives and property from small,
confined fires. However, portable fire extinguishers are not designed to fight large fires or fires
that have spread quickly. You should only use a portable fire extinguisher for fires in the early
(incipient) stages.
P A G E 3
Portable Fire Extinguisher (con’t.) Extinguisher Operations:
When a small fire breaks out, have someone else call the fire department (9-1-1) immediately!
To use a portable fire extinguisher effectively, remember the four steps, using the Acronym
P.A.S.S.
P = PULL the pin holding the extinguisher with the nozzle pointing away from you. Remove
the pin, seal or the lever release mechanism to unlock the operating lever.
A = AIM the extinguisher nozzle (or hose) at the base (bottom) of the fire. Always hold the extinguisher vertically, never horizontally and stand about 6-10 feet away from the fire.
S = SQUEEZE the lever fully to release the extinguishing agent through the nozzle. Releasing
the lever will stop the discharge.
S = SWEEP the nozzle from side to side aiming at the base of the fire. Continue sweeping
motion until the fire is extinguished. If you run out of chemical before the fire is out, either
leave immediately or have a secondary extinguisher within arm’s reach.
P A G E 4
Halloween Safety Tips KEEPING YOUR CHILD SAFE
The College Police Department encourages safety and supervision during the Trick-or-Treat
season. It is especially important to adhere to a few safety rules to keep our children safe
when they are trick-or-treating.
Know your child’s route.
Take a flashlight.
Be sure costumes, shoes and treat bags are safe.
Remind kids not to enter strangers' homes or cars.
Set rules about not eating treats until kids get home. Be sure to inspect all treats before
allowing their consumption.
Candy found opened should be thrown away.
Remember: Drivers have a hard time seeing little kids, especially at dusk.
Never cross the street from between parked cars.
Watch open flames from jack-o-lanterns as they can catch costumes and long wigs on fire.
Make sure that fake knives, swords and guns are made from cardboard or
other flexible materials to avoid accidental injury or worse, having them
mistaken for the real thing!
MAKING YOUR HOME SAFE FOR TRICK OR TREATERS
It is also important to ensure your home is safe and accessible to trick-or-treaters.
Turn on your porch light.
Move lit jack-o-lanterns off the porch where kids congregate.
Remove objects from your yard and steps that might present a hazard.
Drive slow all evening. You never know what creature may suddenly cross your path.
Report any suspicious or criminal activity to the police.
Have a Safe and Happy Halloween
From Your College Police
P A G E 5
Recent NOVA Police Community Outreach
On September 24, 2011, in a joint venture sponsored by the NOVA Board of Directors, the NOVA
Foundation, and the College Police, NOVA participated in the Special Olympics-sponsored Dulles
Plane Pull event. This was the first time NOVA joined this event, and it was a huge success. Partici-
pants consisted of board and foundation members, provosts, faculty, students, and the police. There
was a total of 64 teams. “Team NOVA” finished 22nd. In addition to donations from the College
Board, MVM, and Skylink, the College raised $1,050 for the Special Olympics. Next year, NOVA
plans to finish the pull in the top 10!
Is there a topic you
feel needs to be
addressed in this
newsletter ? If so
contact your
Community
Outreach Officer.
Ofc. Tony Ong
Office: (703) 933-1850
Cell: (703) 229-2527
Dulles Plane Pull
Pictures provided by Kathy Roberts Giftofstrength.com and are not to be used without written consent.
P A G E 6
Recent NOVA Police Community Outreach
September was College Safety Month. The College Police held a safety event at each
campus to remind our community members of the importance of safety. Topics included
drunk driving awareness, seat belt awareness, and a safety awareness seminar.
Upcoming
Events:
October 9
Special Olympics
5K run at the
Annandale
Campus
October 29
DEA-Drug take
back day at the
Annandale
Campus
September College Safety Month
Working the grill at the Alexandria Campus on college safety awareness day were
Lt. Weinstein and Community Outreach Officer Ong. The City of Alexandria Fire
Department also attended.
P A G E 7
Recent NOVA Police Community Outreach
September College Safety Month (con’t.)
At the Annandale and Woodbridge Campuses, students got a chance to experience the dangers of driving
while under the influence. Students wore drunk goggles and drove through a cone course to simulate the
effects of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
Officer Briggs and
a NOVA student.
Students from the
Woodbridge
Campus.